Submitted By: Marie Mesadieu
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Presentation By: Roberto Ellis
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve an East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Residential Property Improvement Grant for property located at 224 NE 10th Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $15,083
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND: The East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Residential Property Improvement Grant encourages homeowners to make exterior facade improvements, addressing neighborhood deterioration trends while adding value to the CRA. This improvement aligns with the purpose of the grant program and the East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Plan (2016). According to the Findings of Necessity, there are a high number of structures with subpar quality in the East Ocala CRA
The attached grant framework outlines elements of eligible work. Each property owner can submit one application per fiscal year. The maximum amount that can be awarded is $20,000, covering up to 75 percent of the project costs.
Below is a summary of the application.
Grant Application ID #: CRA25-0014
Applicant: TC Opportunity II, LLC
Address: 224 NE 10th Avenue.
Parcel ID: 2834-004-001
Project Description: Replacing the HVAC system, including insulation, landscape improvement, and installing a privacy fence.
Low Quote: $20,111.07
Recommended Grant Amount: Not to exceed $15.083.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: City staff reviewed and processed the application following the grant program guidelines and evaluation criteria. The key findings are outlined below:
* The home was built in 1966 and will be used as a rental property. The owners acquired the home in March 2025 and have made some interior improvements on their own.
* The HVAC will be replaced with a modern, energy-efficient system, and new insulation will be installed to make the home m...
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